Our Mission
We are rallying students, alumni, and supporters to advocate for reinstating funding, coaching, and access to facilities so riders can compete again.
While we appreciate UC Davis finally releasing the ‘third-party report’ that helped inform their decision to drop the Division 1 Women’s Equestrian team, unfortunately, the report uses conflicting data, faulty reasoning, and – in what appears to be a common pattern – inconsistent and inflated budget numbers.
Equestrian community support
American Horse Council issues statement
“Horse hockey” is a term every Regent of a land‑grant agricultural university ought to recognize as shorthand for nonsense, and it aptly captures UC Davis’ recent decision to downgrade its varsity equestrian team while elevating STUNT, a competitive cheer discipline, to varsity status.
– American Horse Council
Desert horse park Speaks Out
UC Davis has long been a beacon for equestrian excellence, blending world-class veterinary research with elite athletic competition. By removing the varsity status of this program, the university is dismantling a vital pipeline for the next generation of industry professionals.
— Desert International Horse Park
cal horsemen’s association voices concerns
CSHA is deeply concerned by Chancellor May’s decision to downgrade the Women’s Equestrian Team from Division I to Club status, a move made without transparency or input from key stakeholders.
– California State Horsmen’s Association
Murieta equestrian center statement
Center for Equine Health
They will not let this deter them.
— Marin Gilliland, alumna and former team captain
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